Holder for writing implements



Feb. 18, 1930. c. J. HILL HOLDER FOR WRITING IMPLEMENTS Filed April 30.1927 ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 18, 1930 CHESTER J. HILL, OF I-IAZLETON,PENNSYLVANIA HOLDER FOR WRITING IMPLEMENTS Application led April 30,

This invention relates to holders or stalfs for writing implements suchas pencils, fountain pens or ordinary pens, and, among otherV objects,aims to provide an improved device for holding a writing point in anydesired angular relation with respect to the axis of the holder to suitthe natural requirements of the individual penman.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear in thespecification, when considered in connection with the illustrativeembodiment thereof, shown in the acco1npanying drawing, wherein Fig. 1is an elevational view of a pen holder embodying my improvements;

Fig. 2 is an end view of the holder shown in Fig. l;

Fig. 3 is an exploded view showing the holder elements; and

Fig. 4 is a central sectional view of the holder.

Referring specifically to the drawings, I have there shown and willdescribe herein,

a preferred form of my holder made to carry an ordinary pen. However, asthe description proceeds, it will be apparent that the invent-ive ideaapplies to fountain pens, pencils and the like.

Referring to Figs. 3 and 4 I have shown, a metal handle 10 in the formof a barrel which, incidentally, may be the barrel of a fountain pen.The lower cylindrical end is shown as screw-threaded to cooperate withan internally threaded sleeve 11 which has a ball socket 12 to clamp theball 13 of a pen socket in any angular position to suit the naturalrequirements of an individual penman, Whether he be a Spencerian,vertical or back-hand writer.

Herein the ball 13 has an extension 14 and an axial, cylindrical socket15 of such diameter as to receive the Shanks of ordinary pens, it beingunderstood that this part may be replaced by others for different typesof pens. The socket portion preferably extends practically through theball or is sufficiently deep to accommodate the pen shank, leaving thepoint only projecting beyond the end.

To hold a. pen point securely in the socket by a frictional grip, Iprovide a resilient 1927. Serial No. 188,003.

head 16 in the form of a split plug adapted to lit in the socket 15 andbe secured therein by means of a threaded end 17v which is screwed intoscrew-threaded pins or projections 18 aiiiallyV alined with thepin-receiving socket. As shown in Fig. 4, the plug preferably is hollowand has a sawcut extending from the end practically tl'lroughout thelength of the socket. At the rear end of the plug where it is not asreadily yieldable as i it is near the writing end of the socket Iprovide an annular groove 19 so that the shank of the pen will not'bindbetween the wall of the socket and the plug.

It will be observed from, Fig. 4 that the'- pen 2O may easily beinserted in the socket between the wall thereof and one side ofthe splitplug 16 and it will be held frictionally in place whether or not theshank is pushed into the socket so that it extends to the bot# tomthereof. Some penmen prefer to have the pen project as far as possiblefrom the socket, while others prefer a short pen.

Y In order to provide an adjustable hand grip on the pen staff, I haveshown the staff as being screw-threaded for some distance from thewriting end and have provided a hand grip portion adapted to be adjustedon a continuation of the screw threads which cooperate with the socketedsleeve 11. HereinI have shown a lower hand grip portion 21 presenting anoutwardly flared flange 22 which acts as a stop for the finger tips.This hand grip portion is preferably in the form of a sleeve which is-large enough to slip over the sleeve 11 and to project beyond it as faras particular penmen may desire. At the upper end of the sleeve is athreaded inwardly projecting flange 23. Cooperating with the finger gripportion 21 I have shownha second Vsleeve portion 24 which forms acontinuation of the finger grip sleeve 2 1and acts as a lock nuttherefor to hold it in adjusted position. Herein, the sleeve 24isrounded at its upper end in much the same fashion as are the cork 9grip portions of the old fashioned pen staffs and both sleeves arepreferably roughened by knurhng.

In assembling my holder or stan? ready for use, the sleeves' 21 and 24are screwed on the handle or staff sufficiently far to afford easyaccess to the lower end of the pen socket; the resilient head or penholding plug 16 is screwed in the ball part 13 and dropped 5 into theball socket sleeve 1l; the pen is inserted in the pen socket; the staffis screwed into the sleeve 11 until it engages the upper part of theball, and after adjusting the pen point to the angle desired, the ballis clamped tightly in place by screwing the staff further into thesleeve; the gripping sleeves are then adjusted to the desired positionwith respect to the pen point.

From the foregoing description it will be 15 seen that all of the partsof my holder can be made of metal such as aluminumwhich is capable ofvery rough usage. However, the parts may be made of anyl other suitablematerial.

Obviously the present invention is not restricted to the particularembodiment thereof herein shown and described. Moreover, it is notindispensable that all the features of the invention be used conjointly,since they maybe employed advantageously in various combinations andsubcombinations.

What I claim is: 1,. In combination with a pen holder or sta presentingexternal screw threads at the lower end; an internally, screw-threaded,

finger-gripping sleeve screwedthereon adapted to be adjustedlongitudinally thereof; said sleeve having a fiared liange at its lowerend; a second sleeve threaded on the sta-if 3'5 forming a continuationof the first sleeve and acting as a lock nut therefor.

2. In combination with a staff having means to carry a writing implementin angularly adjusted positions; a longitudinally adjustable fingergripping portion on the staif; and having a iared lower end extensiblebelow the lower end of the staff; and means to lock said finger grippingportion in adjusted position.

3. In combination with a staff having means to hold a writing implementin angularly adjusted position; a bell-shaped fingergrip adjustablysecured to the staff and having its bell end extensible below saidholding means.

4. In combination with a staff and means for holding a writing implementin angularly adjusted position on the staft` a cylindrical sleevesecured to the staff' and adjustable longitudinally thereof; said sleeveproviding aY housing for said means.

5. A finger gripper for pen holders comprising, in combination, acylindrical body portion; an inner flange at one end having 50screw-threads therein; and an outer flange at the other end to provide astop for the finger tins.

pIii testimony that I claim the foregoing as lmy own, I have heretoaffixed my signature.

es CHESTER J.- HILL.

